[Note: A version of this article first appeared in the 2017 August/September edition of the Rocky Mountain Brewing News.] Billings, Montana, bills itself as Montana’s Trailhead and standing on the edge of the City’s famed rimrocks give a perfect indication why. Seven mountain ranges dot the view, Pryor, Big Horn, Bull, Snowy, Crazy, Absaroka, and…
[Note: A version of this story first appeared in the 2017 August/September edition of the Rocky Mountain Brewing News.] For a brewery racking up major hardware from some of the most prestigious beer competitions, Überbrew’s best feature might be its comfortable, unassuming, inviting nature that rewards patrons with top-notch beer. That unpretentious nature begins at…
The Annual Ales for Trails brewfest, a benefit for BikeNet takes place this Friday, September 26 from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Dehler Park in Billings, Montana. More than 50 beers from across the region are expected along with a selection of wine and nonalcoholic beverages. Five food vendors will also be on hand. Live…
It may be unofficial, but you won’t get any argument about downtown Billings’ designation as the City’s brewery district. Boasting six breweries and two distilleries along a roughly eight block stretch of Montana Avenue and 1st Ave. N., Billings provides a perfect opportunity for a leisurely pub crawl on a sunny summer evening. It’s so…
The 4th Annual Montana Brews and BBQs takes place around the lake at MetraPark in Billings on Saturday, July 12, 2014, from 1:00 to 11:00 p.m. The event expects to have over 70 Montana beers on hand along with multiple food vendors and live music. Admission to the grounds is free. A tasting glass and…
The Montana Brewers Association’s Spring Festival takes place this Friday, April 25, 2014, in Billings at the Montana Pavilion at Metra Park. Seventy one beers are expected from 22 Montana Breweries. VIP access begins at 4:00 p.m. with general admission at 5:00 p.m. More information, a list of all the beers, and to purchase advance…
Billings, it’s your turn. After pulling off successful events in Bozeman and Missoula, the Montana Brewers Association heads east to Billings for its first Spring Festival of Montana-made beers from its member breweries. This Friday, May 31, at the Billings Depot in downtown Billings, craft beer fans will have the opportunity to sample from 76…
It’s a busy weekend for beer events in Montana. Here are some reminders of a few you might want to check out. Personally, I’ll be taking part in the American Heart Association’s Heart Run 5k race in Missoula, which I committed to do before realizing how many great beer events are going on. Seeley Lake…